Validity and reliability of a specific anaerobic test for mixed martial arts

Author(s)

Andrade, V. L. ; Foresti, Y. F. ; Almeida, P. B. ; Araujo, M. Y. C. ; Kalva-Filho, C. A. ; Papoti, M.

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: SCIENCE & SPORTS; v. 37, n. 5-6, p. 10-pg., 2022-08-18.

Abstract

Objectives. - The present study aimed to verify the reproducibility and validity of a specific assessment for Mixed Martial Arts athletes. Equipment and methods. - Twelve male Mixed Martial Arts athletes, participated in this study. They underwent a test and re-test for an anaerobic specific assessment for Mixed Martial Arts athletes, a graded incremental test, ten submaximal efforts, and a supramaximal effort to determine the Maximal Accumulated Oxygen Deficit. Also, they performed the Wingate test for upper limbs and for lower limbs to assess the anaerobic power. Results. - The Mixed Martial Arts test showed reliability; the total of strikes, and strikes in bouts 1, 2 and 3, showed values of ICC between 0.50-0.70; coefficient of variation between 3.1-4.3%. A strong correlation was found among the number of total strikes and the Maximal Accumulated Oxygen Deficit (test r = 0.87; re-test r = 0.96), evidencing the importance of anaerobic capacity during the test. Besides, was found a moderate correlation between the total of strikes and aerobic power (test r = 0.67; re-rest r = 0.60), showing the high aerobic contribution during thetrial. We concluded that the specific test for Mixed Martial Arts is reliable and valid for assessinganaerobic capacity. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 11/05844-7 - Validation of a specific test for prediction of anaerobic power and capacity in mixed martial arts fighters (MMA)
• Grantee: Pablo Barreto de Almeida
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation